Prepare against Stefan Colijn
FM · NLD · World #5,317 classical · FIDE ID 1016199
When preparing against Stefan Colijn, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 538 games by Stefan Colijn, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Colijn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Colijn before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,265 | 2,365 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,338 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,406 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 538 | 230 | 95 | 213 | 42.8% |
| As White | 264 | 118 | 48 | 98 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 274 | 112 | 47 | 115 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Colijn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Colijn's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 53.8% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 64 | 24.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 10.2% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 22 | 8.3% | 72.7% |
| g3 | 7 | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Colijn usually continues Nf3 (35.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Colijn usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Colijn usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Colijn usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Colijn usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Colijn usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 32.5% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 24 | 19.5% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 16.3% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 13.0% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.7% | 85.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 60.4% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 30.7% | 48.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Stefan Colijn's chess games
All 538 games by Stefan Colijn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 230 wins, 95 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 14/1/9 | 58.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,598 | 1st Bastia Summer Open | B40 |
| Sep 2019 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,568 | 1st Anogia Lasker Memorial | B13 |
| Aug 2012 | Vyacheslav Ikonnikov | 2,533 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | E91 |
| Jan 2021 | Narayanan Rajeswari Visakh | 2,516 | Titled Tue | C42 |
| Aug 2019 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,490 | 19th Brasschaat Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 142 | 57 | 2,207 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,386 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,336 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| 3rd Thessaloniki SKG Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Colijn's chess games?
538 games by Stefan Colijn, from Oct 2005 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Stefan Colijn has played.
What does Stefan Colijn play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Stefan Colijn opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Colijn answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Stefan Colijn play as White?
As White, Stefan Colijn's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 78.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Colijn play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Colijn most often plays: Petrov's Defense (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Stefan Colijn's FIDE rating?
Stefan Colijn is currently rated 2,265 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Stefan Colijn played?
Our database contains 538 games by Stefan Colijn, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 95 draws, 213 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Colijn?
538 games by Stefan Colijn reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.